Transfer talk: New bids have been made for Bryan Mbeumo and Florian Wirtz, while Arsenal are closing in on Benjamin Sesko
The race is on for clubs to get their business done before the first of two summer transfer windows closes next week. Arsenal are now reportedly advancing in negotiations for Benjamin Sesko and are keen on both Morgan Rogers and Rodrygo, with Nico Williams, Leroy Sane, Igor Paixao and Kepa Arrizabalaga also on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist. Viktor Gyokeres is also keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United have tabled a second bid for Bryan Mbeumo after their opening offer was rejected by Brentford earlier this week. Chelsea have had an approach for Mohammed Kudus rebuffed by West Ham as they also seek to sign Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan as well as pursue another new striker to pair with Liam Delap in Hugo Ekitike.
Liverpool have made a new club-record approach for Florian Wirtz and are closing in on Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez as they aim to sign Armin Pecsi, while Manchester City look set to welcome all of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, with Tottenham needing to pay £10m to hire Thomas Frank as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Viktor Gyokeres wants Arsenal move
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a host of clubs following another fine goalscoring season for Sporting CP.
The striker is expected to leave the Portuguese champions this summer and he apparently has a preference for his next club.
According to the Mirror, Gyokeres would favour a move to Arsenal were he to get the pick of clubs to choose from.
The report states that Sporting believe the Sweden international prefers the Gunners and the Premier League over interest from Spain and Italy.
Furthermore, the appeal of Champions League football places Mikel Arteta's side above Manchester United.
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8 minutes ago
Man Utd table second offer for Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United have tabled a second bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo,
United have already seen one offer knocked back by their Premier League rivals, but ESPN have reported that the improved offer is worth more than £60m.
In addition, it has been claimed that Man Utd are pushing to get the deal done as quickly as possible.
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9 minutes ago
Liverpool launch third huge Florian Wirtz bid
Now this is huge!
Reports claim Liverpool have made a new offer for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.
The Premier League champions have already seen two bids rejected by the Bundesliga outfit, but are back at the table with an offer worth a total of £113m.
It is said that they have offered Leverkusen £100m plus £13m in potential add ons.
However, the offer is below Leverkusen’s asking price of £126m (€150m), so it remains to be seen if the offer is accepted.
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11 minutes ago
Arsenal closing in on Sesko deal
Arsenal appear to be closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
The Gunners have been linked with a number of strikers including Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the new season, but it seems they want to bring in Sesko.
According to Sky Germany, Arsenal have formally approached RB Leipzig over the signing of the 22-year-old, but no formal bids have been put in yet.